China-made vessel carries record number of EVs in shipment from Shanghai to Europe
A new China-made roll-on, roll-off carrier set a new domestic record for number of vehicles shipped in one voyage
· Mia Nurmamat
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Newest first · UTC+11:00China-made vessel carries record EVs in shipment from Shanghai to Europe
A new China-made roll-on, roll-off carrier set a new domestic record for number of vehicles shipped in one voyage
· Mia Nurmamat
Hong Kong retailers hit as customers 'head north' to cheaper Shenzhen
Chinese border officers stand at Lo Wu Control Point in 2023. Traveler numbers have surged in recent years at this spot and the five other major land checkpoints between Hong Kong and mainland China. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
S. Korea sees record number of tropical nights so far this summer
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has logged a record number of tropical nights so far this summer as an unrelenting heat wave continues to grip the nation, the state weather agency said Tuesday.
· Chae Yun-hwan
AFP says it monitored 26 Chinese vessels in West PH Sea this week
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine military monitored 26 Chinese navy and coast guard vessels in key areas of the disputed West Philippine Sea this week, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Tuesday.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Space agencies of S. Korea, Brazil to partner in space sciences
South Korean and Brazilian space agencies signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation in a broad range of areas, the Korea Aerospace Administration said Tuesday.
· Yonhap
Big ship to be lifted onto even bigger ship in 'complex' operation
Topic:Marine Transport Industry
· Sophie Jaggers
S. Korea's population slightly up in 2025 on immigration: census
South Korea's population slightly increased in 2025 from a year earlier despite low birth rates, driven by a rise in immigration, data showed Tuesday, with the share of foreigners reaching a record high.
· Yonhap
Hong Kong can learn from Beijing for revamp of public inquiry hotline
Suggestion raised at first ‘rules-free and warm-hearted’ closed-door dialogue session under new format to boost Legco, executive ties
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong can learn from Beijing for revamp of public inquiry hotline
Suggestion raised at first ‘rules-free and warm-hearted’ closed-door dialogue session under new format to boost Legco, executive ties
· Matthew Cheng
India spared worst of US ‘forced labour’ tariffs, but hard talks loom
New Delhi avoided a higher tariff rate via a timely policy change, but US demands and Russian oil friction leave a trade deal in limbo
· Biman Mukherji
India spared worst of US ‘forced labour’ tariffs, but hard talks loom
New Delhi avoided a higher tariff rate via a timely policy change, but US demands and Russian oil friction leave a trade deal in limbo
· Biman Mukherji
N. Korea spotlights Kim Ju-ae, stages scaled-down Victory Day parade without strategic weapons
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Australia explores new refinery as miners grapple with diesel volatility
Australia is considering building a fuel refinery in Karratha, Western Australia, amid ongoing supply concerns caused by the U.S.-Iran war. © AP
· Staff Writer
LIVE UPDATES: Opposition delivers Kontra-Sona 2026
MANILA, Philippines – Opposition lawmakers from the Senate and the House of Representatives will deliver their respective Kontra-Sona speeches Tuesday, July 28, 2026, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona).
· INQUIRER.net
Myanmar approves death sentence in crackdown on scam centres
Junta-backed bill targets syndicate bosses with life in prison and capital punishment
· Agence France-Presse
Myanmar approves death sentence in crackdown on scam centres
Junta-backed bill targets syndicate bosses with life in prison and capital punishment
· Agence France-Presse
Indonesia’s crackdown on landfills and waste management raises fear among garbage pickers | South China Morning Post
Bantargebang, Indonesia’s largest landfill – which stands as high as a 20-storey building, will be closed August 1 under a new national policy on open dumping.
Una remota provincia china sufre 2 terremotos en 20 minutos
BEIJING (AP) — Una provincia remota de China fue sacudida por dos terremotos con apenas 18 minutos de diferencia a última hora de la mañana del martes, según el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos.
· The Associated Press
Measures ready for N. Korea's unannounced dam water releases: unification ministry
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- The government has response measures in place for sudden, unannounced releases of water from a North Korean dam near the border, the unification ministry said Tuesday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
2 earthquakes strike Chinese province in 20 minutes
BEIJING (AP) — A remote province in China was struck by two earthquakes just 18 minutes apart late Tuesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Wham! 10 Days in China review – pop meets politics in George and Andrew’s great leap east
The duo’s groundbreaking 1985 tour reveals a strange collision of pop stardom and communism, a re-edit of Lindsay Anderson’s efforts that got him fired
· Peterbradshaw
China to waive panda bond fees through 2028 to bolster global yuan debt market
Analysts say removing some expenses for foreign borrowers will help funnel more yuan overseas and create a large offshore liquidity pool of China’s currency
· Sylvia Ma
China to waive panda bond fees through 2028 to bolster global yuan debt market
Analysts say removing some expenses for foreign borrowers will help funnel more yuan overseas and create a large offshore liquidity pool of China’s currency
· Sylvia Ma
Chinese husband jumps into deep well to stay with wife after cicada hunt goes wrong
Local authorities remind the public to stay vigilant regarding hidden sewage manholes or ditches when catching cicadas in the evening
· Alice Yan
Chinese husband jumps into deep well to stay with wife after cicada hunt goes wrong
Local authorities remind the public to stay vigilant regarding hidden sewage manholes or ditches when catching cicadas in the evening
· Alice Yan
Deceased Myanmar worker's remains sent home under labor welfare agency program
The remains of Aung Min Oo, a 37-year-old worker who died in an accident at a railroad construction site earlier this month, were sent to Myanmar on Tuesday following a farewell ceremony organized by the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service at Incheon Airport.
· Lim Jae-seong
Space agencies of S. Korea, Brazil to partner in space sciences
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean and Brazilian space agencies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand cooperation in a broad range of areas, the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) said Tuesday.
· Kang Jae-eun
Can one portfolio fit Korea’s W500tr pension market?
Proposed 60:40 investment model raises concerns over age-based risk and trustee liability
· Choi Yeon-jae
Lee Kang-in's departure for Atletico Madrid delayed
Lee Kang-in's move to Spain's Atletico Madrid has been delayed as he completes administrative procedures related to South Korea's mandatory military service requirements.
· Korea Herald
South Korea to face Venezuela, Uzbekistan in October friendlies
The South Korean men's national soccer team will face Venezuela and Uzbekistan in October international friendlies.
· Korea Herald
Japan’s consumer agency certifies food banks for first time
Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency said Tuesday that it has certified four food banks, which collect surplus food from companies and others to offer free supplies to organizations working to support people in need.
· No Author
SONA 2026: Marcos makes no mention of Sara Duterte impeachment trial
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· Dwight de Leon
BYD launches first kei minicar in Japan, challenging a domestic stronghold
BYD executives launch the all-electric Racco kei minicar in Tokyo on July 28. Standing at left is Liu Xueliang, BYD vice president and president of BYD Japan. At right is Atsuki Tofukuji, president of BYD Auto Japan. (Photo by Marie Yoshimura)
· Staff Writer
BYD launches its first Japan electric minicar, challenging local stronghold
BYD executives launch the all-electric Racco kei minicar in Tokyo on July 28. Standing at left is Liu Xueliang, BYD vice president and president of BYD Japan. At right is Atsuki Tofukuji, president of BYD Auto Japan. (Photo by Marie Yoshimura)
· Staff Writer
vivo brings Scotty Pippen Jr, Scottie Thompson together for exclusive fan meet-and-greet
BASKETBALL fans will soon have a rare opportunity to see two standout point guards share one stage as vivo Philippines hosts an exclusive meet-and-greet, featuring Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and PBA Most Valuable Player and Gilas Pilipinas standout Scottie Thompson.
· The Manila Times
Japan’s government decides to honor speedskating star Miho Takagi
The Japanese government has decided to present the People’s Honor Award to retired speedskating star Miho Takagi at the prime minister’s office on Aug. 4, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Tuesday.
· No Author
South Korea to enshrine nuclear nonproliferation in submarine law
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
Korean art market rebounds in first half, but growth remains concentrated: report
South Korea's art market nearly doubled in value in the first half of this year, but growth was driven more by sizeable sales than a broader recovery, according to a report by the Korea Art Authentication and Appraisal Institute.
· Park Yuna
CJ ENM expands India push with Prime Video content partnership
Multi-year deal to bring more than 100 CJ ENM titles to Prime Video India
· Lee Yoon-seo
Land disputes stall Basilan road projects, leave farmers paying price
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· Herbie G
Japan weighing GPS tracking for ‘high-risk’ stalkers
Japan is considering requiring individuals deemed “high-risk” stalkers to wear GPS tracking devices under a new proposal aimed at preventing offenders from approaching victims, the government revealed Tuesday.
· Jessica Speed
Altman eyes Korea as testbed for OpenAI’s first device
Korea's presidential office points to first-quarter launch as OpenAI keeps hardware plans under wraps
· Moon Joon-hyun
Bangladesh gas outage exposes textile sector's limited resilience
An outage at Excelerate Energy's Moheshkhali Floating LNG terminal has deprived Bangladesh's national grid of about 17 million cubic meters of gas a day. Petrobangla says the outage was caused by a spark in a control panel at the terminal. © AP
· Staff Writer
Today in Korean history
1948 -- The 14th Olympic Games opens in London, with South Korea sending a delegation for the first time. The Korean Peninsula was liberated from Japanese colonial rule in 1945 after 36 years of occupation.
· Choi Kyong-ae
Nextbank powers SIDC's digital transformation as PH's largest agricultural cooperative
NEXTBANK, a digital banking platform for growing financial institutions, has partnered with Sorosoro Ibaba Development Cooperative (SIDC), the Philippines' largest agricultural cooperative, to modernize its financial operations through Nextbank's cloud-based Core Banking System.
· The Manila Times
China tests first civilian drone that can fly 24 hours non-stop, fully loaded
The multipurpose UAV is designed to be suitable for missions ranging from sea patrols to delivering emergency supplies in remote areas
· Zhang Tong
China tests first civilian drone that can fly 24 hours non-stop, fully loaded
The multipurpose UAV is designed to be suitable for missions ranging from sea patrols to delivering emergency supplies in remote areas
· Zhang Tong
LG Innotek expands from robot 'eyes' to 'skin' with TDK
LG Innotek is expanding its robotics push from the "eyes" to the "skin," teaming up with Japan’s TDK to develop next-generation vision and tactile sensing modules for physical AI applications.
· Jo He-rim
Ji Chang-wook named brand ambassador for Dreame Technology
Dreame Technology said Tuesday it has appointed Ji Chang-wook as its official brand ambassador for South Korea.
· Lee Han-gyoul